Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 smartphones in global markets and India. And as expected, the company is now selling the last-generation foldable with a massive discount during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale and Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale.

These offers have gone live for the Fold 3 on Amazon and will go live on October 10th for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 on Flipkart. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 are the brand’s premium foldable phones that launched last year at the Unpacked event.

The flagship Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be offered at a previously unheard-of price of under Rs 60,000 as part of the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale. Similar to this, during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is being offered at a price of Rs 1,19,999. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is also currently selling on Amazon for Rs 61,999. ICICI, Axis, and Citi Bank card users can avail a discount of up to Rs 1250 on the purchase.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 425 PPI, and a resolution of 2640 X 1080. A secondary 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display with 302 PPI and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection is also available. It is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

The phone comes pre-installed with Android 12 and a 3300mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 LE, GPS, and NFC are among the connectivity options. It has Dolby Atmos, USB-C audio, and an IP68 rating for water resistance. The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 has a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, there is a 10MP camera for selfies and video calls.

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The Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable flagship shares identity with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 as Samsung‘s latest foldable phone. Samsung is underlying the reliability credentials of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in terms of its foldable display. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is water-resistant and has a rating of 200,000 folds. However, a new folding test result shows that the Z Flip 3 garnered a massive 418,503 folds. This result goes to the heart of an excellent hinge mechanism still lacking in several current foldable phones.

The extreme folding test for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 was carried out by YouTube user Mrkeybrd. He sought to test the reliability of the device via a test that lasted from June 8 to June 13. In a live event, the Polish YouTuber folded the smartphone multiple times until it collapsed. This happened after a cycle of 418,593 folds. The device subsequently failed to stay open or closed.

Mrkeybrd also undertook a drop test for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 after the folding test. He also tested the water resistance rating of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 by dipping it in water. The durability test results for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 underscore its rating as a leading foldable globally.

From the test, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 can undergo up to 352,000 folds unscathed. The result is indicative of the ruggedness of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and will be comforting to its users. The result means that the device can last up to 7 years on an average of 150 folds daily.

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Samsung‘s Galaxy S22 series smartphones are attractive flagship devices not just for their specs and hardware, but also for their cutting-edge software. With the recent update, Samsung is now bringing some of the exclusive camera features found in their S22 devices to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3.

The first one is “Auto framing” which will be supported in video mode and some video calling apps. This feature will help the camera zoom in or out automatically for the best frame distance. It is capable of covering up to 10-people within a 5-meter distance.

The second feature coming to Samsung foldable is the Night photography mode. This mode was previously available on the foldable, however, the telephoto lens can now access the Night photography mode to produce bright and detailed portrait shots in low light conditions.

Last but not the least, the telephoto camera of the device can now be accessed in Pro mode giving users more diverse options while clicking zoomed-in or portrait shots.

The software update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has firmware version F711BXXU2CVEB, while the update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has firmware version F926BXXU1CVEB. This global update has started rolling out in Germany and Italy and will soon reach other countries and regions.

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A Samsung tweet has pointed to a foldable smartphone which is likely the Oppo Find N, describing the phone as “pretty ah-mazing!” This was in response to a tweet about how foldable phones broke the stereotypes of modern smartphones being all the same or boring.

Samsung is the forerunner of smartphones with foldable displays with its introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Korean tech powerhouse is the leader in that segment of the smartphone market, but Oppo’s Find N is the closest competitor of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Interestingly or should we say awkwardly, the originating tweet came from an Oppo official, Ryan Fenwick. Fenwick is a member of the Global Communications team of Oppo and OnePlus.

Pretty ah-mazing!

— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) March 24, 2022

The exchanges that the original tweet and Samsung’s tweet generous were vigorous in some instances. One of the replies pointed to the crease that is still present with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 unlike the seemingly more innovative hinge design of the Find N that has avoided that problem. The interchange of tweets is a mixture of hilarious statements and could also serve as reality checks for the two foldable leaders Samsung and Oppo. While foldable technology is a great technological leap, there are still areas of improvement from both Oppo and Samsung.

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Although we saw several improvements to foldable smartphones since their origin, the market still feels juvenile. As enticing as it seems, the foldable phone market isn’t everyone’s bet, at least as of yet. Since the market currently only caters to the premium segment. Despite this, as per a report, over 7.1 million foldable devices were shipped in 2021. Isn’t that an impressive figure? Well, this figure is expected to increase by 2025(as per IDC).

According to Internation Data Corporation(IDC), the foldable smartphone market has seen significant growth. In 2020, a total of 1.9 million foldable phones were shipped. This number increased, rather more than tripled in 2021. As for the 2021 stats, the foldable market shipment grew by 264.3% making it a total of 7.1 million shipped devices.

These figures are expected to increase even further as the foldable technology advances and caters even the lower-range segment. IDC says that the foldable phones market will see a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 69.9% by 2025.

Samsung plays a major role in the growth of the foldable market as it has two different foldable offerings targeted towards two different markets. Currently, the company has its Galaxy Z Flip3 that offers a compact design while having foldable technology. On the other hand, the Z Fold3 eliminates the need for having a tablet by bringing a large form factor in a foldable phone.

Not just the looks, both devices come powered by the powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset. Both offer good cameras and start at a $999 price tag.

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Samsung Electronics first introduced the concept foldable display in 2011 while the brand launched its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, in 2019. Since then, the tech giant has gone on to release other foldable models with Galaxy Z flip 3 and Z Fold 3 emerging this year. The company has announced that the sales of its Galaxy Z series foldable smartphones for this year (2021) were four times that of last year (2020). This performance further consolidates the company’s rapid growth in the new smartphone segment.

Samsung did not reveal the exact number of units sold this year but the total sales of the Galaxy Z series mobile phones are estimated to be about 8 million, driven by the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, two popular models among young consumers. Samsung also revealed that the cummulative sales of the two models in just over a month after they went on sale in August exceeded the cumulative sales of the brand’s foldable phone lineup in 2020.

The Korean tech giant also revealed that the two foldable are among the most popular models in its lineup. They also recorded the most switch from users of other brand models.  Samsung claims that compared to the Galaxy Note 20, the number of users changing smartphone brands for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has increased by 150%, and compared with the Galaxy S21 by 140%.

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Holiday sales are a good way to save some money when you’re shopping for gifts. So, in the spirit of the holiday season, Samsung is offering some solid deals on their foldable range of smartphones, especially the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition.

The South-Korean tech giant is offering $150 off on the customizable Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition. But that’s not all, the Galaxy Buds2 come as a free add-on with this purchase making the deal a whole lot sweeter.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition is a version of the Galaxy Z Flip3 that you can choose your own colors for. The device is offered in five color options each for the top and bottom rear panels. Also, two color options are provided for the frame namely silver and black. All in all, you can mix and match these colors for up to 50 different combinations.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 comes in as a more affordable choice when compared to the Galaxy Z Fold3, which costs almost double the amount of this offer. Other than providing a premium foldable phone experience, the Galaxy Z Flip3 packs a decent punch when it comes to specs.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 has a 6.7-inch main screen and a 1.9-inch cover screen. The inner screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, is 29% brighter, and there is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for 4x better protection against scratches.

There is a Snapdragon 888 processor powering the phone along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The two rear cameras are a 12MP primary camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera and they are both protected by the new Gorilla Glass DX for camera lenses. The camera inside the centered punch hole of the inner display is a 10MP sensor. When taking selfies with the rear cameras, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will automatically switch to the ultrawide angle camera when it detects more people in the shot. The device has a 3300mAh battery and 15W fast charging support.

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When foldable phones made their entrance, there was skepticism if the phones will enjoy a seamless run considering their fragility and expensive prices. The issues with the first-gen Galaxy Z Fold from Samsung didn’t help matters as it further heightened doubts about the ability of foldable phones to make a mark in the market. The steep pricing and fragility contributed to TCL’s decision to shelve its own foldable phone project.

Well, turns out the foldable models are doing incredibly well in the market, exceeding expectations. A research report published by the screen agency DSCC pointed out that in the third quarter of this year, the total shipments of foldable display-packing mobile phones increased by 215% month-on-month and 480% year-on-year.

In terms of brands, Samsung’s shipment accounted for a staggering 93% share of the market while Huawei’s shipment accounted for the remaining 6%. The market is presently almost controlled by the two companies of which Huawei’s run in the market is limited to China due to the US embargo.

DSCC projects that the shipment of foldable display-packing mobile phones will increase from 2.6 million units to 4 million units in the fourth quarter of this year. The firm also projects that shipments will increase to 20 million units by next year even though the market is expected to record less than 10 million units in shipments this year.

In terms of models, the most popular foldable phone is the Galaxy Z Flip 3 followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, while the Huawei Mate X2 4G version, and 5G version ranked fourth or fifth.

It is worth mentioning that Huawei is rumored to have got a Mate series flip foldable display mobile phone in the works. The model which will utilize a flip design just like that of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Motorola Razr 5G is expected to be unveiled in December. The model will be cheaper and should increase Huawei’s share of the market when it goes on sale.

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Samsung has been betting on foldable smartphones and is actively pushing this new form factor as it aims to make them mainstream. The company has two different types of foldable phone designs — Galaxy Z Fold series with a booklet-type fold mechanism and a Galaxy Z Flip series that has a clamshell-like fold mechanism.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series, the body becomes quite small when the device is folded, making it easier to place it in the pocket of jeans, which has been becoming difficult as the screen size keeps increasing.

Now, to celebrate this Galaxy Z Flip series phone, Samsung is collaborating with Australia-based Dr. Denim to sell a limited edition of “Z Flip Pocket Denim” jeans. The company is planning to sell only 450 units of the new jeans. It is priced at $1,499 and will also come with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone.

The Z Flip Pocket Denim jeans have a “Z” shape stitched over the traditional pockets. The back pockets have been removed to be “flipped” to the front of the jeans. They are also made to fit the exact dimensions of the folded Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone.

The jeans made in collaboration with Samsung and Dr. Denim come in versions for both men and women and are now available today through the Dr. Denim website.

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Samsung has taken extra precautions against false warranty claims for its Galaxy Z Flip 3 thanks to the implementation of an elaborate system that logs all acceleration-based free-fall events. Samsung engineers can then use these logs to determine if a phone has been dropped from a height over 1 meter or not, and verify if the damage is to be covered under warranty.

However, it is worth mentioning here that Samsung’s service centers seem to exhibit a varying degree of leniency when it comes to repairs (via: SamMobile). This is apparent from the various reports from Galaxy Z Flip 3 users.

In one of the cases, Samsung was willing to repair the phone under warranty even after engineers determined that the device in question was dropped three times, with the last drop taking place 10 hours before the screen broke.

Of course, not everyone will be as lucky as the said user, which is why it is advisable to exercise a degree of precaution. If you have a habit of tossing your phone onto the couch or mishandling it, then you can face difficulties trying to make a warranty claim in the event of an accident. After all, all of the free-fall data is likely being logged.

What remains unknown here is if the Galaxy Z Fold 3 logs regular accelerometer data as well – the kind that has not been triggered by falls. There does not seem to be any evidence of that but we’ll keep you posted if we come across anything as such.

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A few days back, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 foldable phones in the Indian market. The smartphones were launched in only two color variants i.e. Phantom Black for both the devices and a Cream finish for the Z Flip 3 and a Green color for the Z fold 3. Now, according to a well-known tipster Ishan Agarwal(via MySmartPrice), Samsung will introduce these phones in more colors soon in India.

Samsung is touted to launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 in lavender color and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in Phantom Silver finish. The Z Flip 3’s new color will arrive in the 128GB variant, whereas the Z Fold 3 will launch in the 256GB variant. The exact sale date of the new colors is currently unknown but we can expect it to launch this fall.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display with 1768 x 2208 pixels resolution. It also has a cover screen sporting a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and an aspect ratio of 25:9. On the other hand, the Z Flip 3 has a 6.7-inch primary display and a 1.9-inch cover screen. It is also protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Z Fold 3 has a 4MP under-display camera inside and has a 10MP selfie camera on the cover screen. The device features a triple rear camera system with a 12MP main sensor, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The Z Flip 3 has a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera system and a 10Mp selfie snapper.

Under the hood, both the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM in the Z Fold 3 and 8GB in the Z Flip 3. The Z Fold 3 has a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, whereas the Z Flip 3 houses a 3,300mAh battery with 15W charging speed.

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Samsung trade-ins, especially for the US have been great. In the trade-in offer, buyers get an option to trade their existing smartphone for a brand new Galaxy device in return for some credits. These credits get deducted on your purchase making the new device even more affordable. So far, Samsung has allowed a single or two devices for the trade-in. Now, after the launch of the new Galaxy foldables, Samsung has bumped the limit to 4 devices.

Now, you can shelve off 4 devices for a brand new Galaxy Z Fold 3 or a Galaxy Z Flip 3. This is a great offer for those looking to clear the clutter of old smartphones. It is worth noting that the 4 devices limit is only for the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 and it is currently available while you pre-order the phones.

Although you’ll be trading in up to 4 devices at once, there’s a maximum limit set by Samsung. For the Galaxy Z Fold 3, users can avail of up to $800 trade-in value, while those pre-ordering the Z Flip 3 can avail of up to $650 trade-in value. Not just smartphones, buyers can also trade a tablet or a smartwatch while pre-ordering.

Apart from this, Samsung is also offering up to $200 and $150 instant trade-in value for accessories of the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with 7.6-inch and 6.2-inch displays with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The device is powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC and has triple rear cameras. This time around, Samsung has offered S-Pen support with the Z Fold 3. The Z Flip 3 has 6.7-inch and 1.9-inch displays with the same Gorilla Glass Victus protection. It comes with the same Snapdragon 888 and has dual rear cameras. It comes in multiple color shades and is IPX8 water-resistant.

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Samsung’s Unpacked for this year is scheduled for August 11 and ahead of the event, there were multiple leaks about the phones launching at the event. One of the much-awaited phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will also be a part of the event. Now, a fresh leak revealing the entire specs sheet along with brochure images of the phone has emerged online.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Full Specs and Brochure images

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will boast a similar design footprint to that of the predecessor Galaxy Z Flip 2. It will feature a 6.7-inch primary screen with 2640 x 1080 pixels resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. It will be a Super AMOLED panel with thin bezels. The screen will have support for Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

It will feature a larger 1.9-inch secondary screen over the 1.1-inch screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 2. The secondary display will have 512 x 260 pixels resolution. The screen is said to be useful for a quick glance at notifications and for controlling music, calls.

The brochure images confirm that the foldable phone will feature a dual-rear camera setup. There will be a 12MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.

Upfront, it will boast a 10MP camera sensor for selfies. The smartphone is expected to have OIS support for steady videos. It will be able to record high-quality videos similar to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The smartphone will come powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It will pack a 3,300mAh battery with support for wired and wireless fast charging.

Thanks to the official brochure images, it is now confirmed that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will have an IPX8 water resistance rating. For security, it will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and facial recognization option.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will launch in three color variants – Phantom Black, Lavender, and Cream. It is expected to come at a starting price of EUR 1099(~$1,292) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. Aside from the global pricing, the phone was also up for pre-booking in India.

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Samsung has taken the initiative of making foldable smartphones mainstream and the South Korean giant has been focusing on launching new foldable phones in the market. While most of the smartphone makers are yet to launch a foldable smartphone, Samsung is gearing up to launch the third generation.

The company has been working on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphones and plenty of details about these two devices have already leaked. Now, a new report reveals the phone’s pricing in Samsung’s home market — South Korea.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is said to cost between KRW 1,900,000 and KRW 1,999,000 which is between $1,655 and $1,741. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is likely to be priced between KRW 1,200,000 and KRW 1,280,000 which is roughly between $1,045 to $1,110.

This is in line with the previous report about the newer foldable smartphones from Samsung to cost 20 percent less compared to the previous generation models. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 costed KRW 2,398,000 ($2,088) in Korea while the Galaxy Z Flip started at KRW 1,650,000, about $1,435.

As we noted, Samsung is actively trying to push foldable smartphones and in line with that, the South Korean giant is also expected to have a trade-in offer, allowing users to exchange their old devices and upgrade to the new foldable phones, bringing down the cost of the new phones.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was recently spotted on TENAA and MIIT, revealing that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and pack a 4,500mAh battery. It will also feature two displays, including a large primary screen of 7.5-inch and an external display of 6.2-inch on the outer side. It is expected to have 25W fast charging support and run Android 11 with One UI custom user interface on top.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is rumored to have a 6.7-inch main Super AMOLED display with a 25:9 aspect ratio and a 1.9-inch cover screen. There will also be an under-display fingerprint sensor.

The phone is expected to have a flagship-grade chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. It will feature a 10-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear camera system. The device will pack a 3,300mAh battery and have 15W charging support. To know for sure what the devices pack and how much they cost, we will have to wait for the official launch, which is likely to happen on 11th August.

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Samsung, the South Korean giant which is also the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, is gearing up to launch new devices in the market, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watch 4 series, and the new Galaxy Buds in August.

Now, a new report suggests that the company might also launch the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite smartphone. Samsung has been trying to make foldable smartphones mainstream and this upcoming ‘Lite’ variant could be a gateway to that goal.

The development, coming through the Korean Herald, claims that the phone could be launched on 11th August at the Samsung Unpacked event. Do note that the launch date suggested has not been officially announced yet.

The report from Korean Herald reveals that Samsung will be launching three foldable smartphones on 11th August — Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite. As the name itself indicates, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite is aimed at mass-market with affordable pricing. There’s also a possibility that the Galaxy Z Flip smartphones could come in two different variants in terms of performance and features.

The launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite is an interesting development given that it was previously reported that the model has been canceled due to the global chip shortage. So, take this new information about the phone’s launch with a pinch of salt. To know for sure what the company has up its sleeves, we will have to wait for the official launch event scheduled to take place next month.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is rumored to debut on August 11 globally and ahead of its launch, we received a tip regarding the pricing details of the device. Now, the tipster FronTron has shared some exact figures regarding its pricing.

According to the tipster, the clamshell phone will be priced at $1,249 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. This is $200 less than the predecessor, Galaxy Z Flip pricing.

It is not the first time we are seeing a tip regarding its reduced price. Earlier, the phone was claimed to be priced between $999 to $1,099, which again reiterated that it will cost less than its predecessor.

If these leaks are to be believed, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G would be a solid offering at that price. But since the details aren’t official, make sure to take this leak with a pinch of salt. Let’s wait till we get some official insights on the same, until then, we can have a look at its specifications.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Specifications(Rumored)

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will come with two screens, a 6.7-inch main display, and a 1.9-inch cover screen. The main screen will be a Super AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 25:9. It will feature a 10-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear camera system.

The screen will double as an in-display fingerprint scanner for extra security. It is expected to come powered by a flagship chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to pack a 3,300mAh battery with 15W charging support.

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New documents from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have shown that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 have received FCC certification. They are in the final leg of the processes culminating in the release of the two handsets. Thus, we are a few days away from the start of the 2021 Samsung virtual MWC event, although it is not certain whether these smartphones will be announced during the event.

Several speculations and rumors relating to both the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Z Flip3 devices will be sporting a foldable display. Samsung may soon provide some teasers of the two devices preparatory to their eventual unveiling. For one, the FCC documents confirm that the Z Fold3 will support S pen technology, although there is no built-in slot for the pen. There is also magnetic induction technology present, which makes it possible for the device to be charged wirelessly and charge the stylus.

According to the FCC documents, fast charging support is also available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, with a wired charging capacity of 25W, while wireless charging could offer 9W. The 4,275 mAh battery of the device is composed of two cells of almost equal capacity). Ultra-Wide Band feature is also supported for the Galaxy Z Fold3, making it possible for it to serve as a connection hub for Samsung’s SmartTag+. Of course, the high-end Z Fold3 has support for 5G technology.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 is believed to be lacking S pen support and UWB, but wireless (9W) charging is available, and it also has 5G support. The wired charging capacity is 15W for the Flip3, with a battery of 3,273 mAh capacity.

Pricing information is still lacking on both the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, although we expect the devices to be priced above their predecessors. As we inch closer to an imminent launch, more details relating to the two devices will be provided when they become available.

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Samsung is gearing up for the launch of its latest generation of foldable smartphones, namely the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. While various rumors and reports have already surfaced regarding the device, the latest leak has revealed interesting information regarding the prices of the upcoming handsets.

Previously, the South Korean tech giant had launched the Galaxy Z Flip for a price of 1,380 US Dollars back in 2020. Similarly, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 arrived later the same year with a 1,999 US Dollar price tag. It was expected that the successors to these models would arrive at a similar price point but according to a new leak from SamMobile, the next gen models of both lineups will be priced lower than their predecessors by a notable margin.

The report added that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be up to 20 percent cheaper than their predecessor. In other words, the upcoming foldable smartphones could be almost around 400 US Dollars cheaper for their top end models. This marks a significant reduction in price for an ultra high end handset from Samsung, and also implies the reducing price tags of foldable devices in the near future. As of right now, foldable smartphones are luxury devices that cost anywhere around 2,000 US Dollars.

This high price tag deters even smartphone enthusiasts from purchasing such a product. But with prices falling down to around 1,600 US Dollars, this makes it more in line with top end variants of premium grade flagship devices. Unfortunately, the exact pricing of both smartphones is still unknown at the moment. Furthermore, the pricing of smartphones is also different across various countries. We can also expect the smartphone maker to offer new promos with pre order incentives to boost the sales of its upcoming foldable smartphones. It is currently uncertain when exactly these foldable handsets will be unveiled but the launch is expected in the coming month.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3/ Z Flip2 (Tentative) are supposedly a few months away from launch. However, the leaks and reports regarding them haven’t shunned away. Yesterday, GalaxClub.nl reported that the new Galaxy Z Flip will come in about eight color variants. Today, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept design renders have been shared on the Korean forum meeco.kr.

The renders shared by a user on the forum show the concept renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in multiple colors. To recall, the colors mentioned in the earlier report include Purple, Green, Black, Gray, White, Dark Blue, Pink, and Beige(Sandy fawn color). Out of this, we already saw an earlier concept render in purple color.

The latest render, albeit having few differences in the secondary cover display area, has the same camera layout as the Galaxy S21. Also, the new renders appear only in Gray, Black, Green, Purple color options.

Speaking of the cover display, the Galaxy Z Flip3 is said to have a bigger foldable and cover display(rumored to be 1.81-inches). In case you don’t know, the earlier version had a 1.1-inch screen. Anyway, if reports are true, this one will get an LTPO AMOLED internal display.

Ther renders show curvy edges on the frames which, if recent reports are anything to go by, may get an upgrade in the form of ‘Armor Frame’ i.e., carbon and titanium materials to add extra strength.

Some of the other expected features of the Galaxy Z Flip3 include IP rating, in-display fingerprint sensor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, improved cameras, 3,200mAh battery, and more.

Considering the launch is a bit far away, we will have to wait for a while to get concrete details regarding the 2021 clamshell foldable phone from Samsung.

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Samsung stepped on the ultimatum and opened out a gateway for foldable devices with the “Galaxy Fold”. Although it messed up the first attempt and launched the device twice in 2019, Samsung is currently the master of this art. The Galaxy Z Flip/Z Flip 5G is an example of the company’s one of many widening prospects. That said, a concept of next-gen clamshell device, which is rumored to be Z Flip3, has now surfaced online.

First uploaded on a Korean forum and spotted by @FrontTron, the concept render shows the Galaxy Z Flip3 in Purple color with Golden borders. Also, just like LetsGoDigital points out, its camera layout reminds us of Galaxy S21. The latter is likely the upcoming Galaxy-S flagship of 2021 from Samsung.

Further, LetsGoDigital has taken this image and imagined its unfolded position. They have used one of the leaked wallpapers of the Galaxy S21. Talking about the render itself, it shows a triple-camera setup which, if true, will replace the horizontal dual-camera setup on the predecessor.

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However, don’t expect them to pack a similar setup like the Galaxy S21 as Samsung is very clear about the distinction of its devices this time. Moving on, the cover display seems to be a bit bigger. Earlier we got to know that the Z Flip 3 is probably coming with a 1.81-inch secondary display which is bigger than the 1.1-inch on Z Flip.

Regarding the primary bending display, we might see a 6.70-inch AMOLED display on Z Flip3. This will be a 0.03-inch more than Flip and have a centered punch-hole for the selfie shooter. Other expected specs is an 120Hz LTPO screen, a mid-range SoC, faster storage, and charging support. It is expected to launch sometime in Q1 2021.

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Samsung is among the first smartphone makers to launch a foldable phone and in a short period of time, the company has managed to launch a few models in the market, clearly revealing that the South Korean giant has big plans for this new category.

As per the reports, Samsung is planning to launch three foldable smartphones in the market next year, including Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and an affordable model which could be named Galaxy Z Flip Lite.

Now, the report adds that to keep the phone’s price low, the company has decided to make this an LTE-only smartphone. This means that it won’t have support for the latest 5G communication technology. This makes sense given that the 5G infrastructure is still under development and is limited to select countries only.

The foldable smartphone in question, which carries model number SM-F720F model number, is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset as that is the company’s last non-5G flagship-grade chipset. It is also the same processor that powers the original Galaxy Z Flip.

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However, another report making rounds claim that all the foldable smartphones from Samsung coming in 2021 will have 5G connectivity support. So, it’s advisable to take this information with a pinch of salt. We expect to get more information about these devices in the coming weeks or months.

Meanwhile, Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S21 series of flagship smartphones on 14th January. Ahead of that, the company has already started taking reservations for the pre-orders of the phones in the United States.

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